Compass, Direct Reading Magnetic, Type B-16 Do-335 but loose in its frame

but loose in its frame

indicative of its experience

This is a Master Indicator used in the N-1 Compass System by aircraft of the US Air Force during the 1950's and into the 1960's

see photo of a Zero instrument panel showing the compass location

Compass, Direct Reading Magnetic, Type B-16 Do-335 but loose in its frameHere is a Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Type B 16, which was used across nearly all bomber, fighter, transport, and trainer aircraft of the US Army and US Navy in WWII. This compass was typically installed at the top of the windscreen or on the instrument panel, such as seen in B 17's, P 38's, and P 51's, and many others. This example still contains its damping fluid, and the compass card rotates freely. Cosmetically, it has seen better days. It is